The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-09-15
LIVE TOADS APPLIED.
A Connecticut Mans Novel Cure for a
Cancer

A Connecticut Mans Novel Cure for
Cancer,
Mem Britain Comm Letter in New York World.
The usefulness of toads has been a de-
bated question. While the gardener has
commended that the batrachian had its place
as destroyer Of insects, even this has been
pooh-poohed by doubling humanity, and as
a medical remedy--why they have not even
been dreamed of. 1t has remained for
Connecticut man to discover a new field of
usefulness for the toad of a remedy for what
has been hitherto considered incurable-the
cancer.
Thomas GLADDEN., a resident of New
Britain, Conn, tells the remarkable story of
his experience. Mr.. Gkdden is a vendor OF
tin, who has followed the occupation of sell
ing from house 10. house for many years,
and is one of the few specimens of Yankee
pedder still following his profession. He is
known in many towns within radius of %
miles from his home, where he has been
regular visitor from time to time.
About five years agoa small pimple on
the left cheek of Mr. GLADDEN. developed
into cancer. SO he was informed by vari-
Gus reputable physicians whom he consulted.
He tried various remedies without success,
although some of them succeeded i'll staying
the progress of the deadly scourge which
had increased meanwhile to a great sore
| that covered a good part of his face. But
while the disgusting malady did not in
crease 1t did not get much better, and in
deed Mr.. GLADDEN. was told that he might
eventually lose his life 1t was very pain
ful at times Finally neighbor suggested
new remedy-live toads. W. S. Campbell
was the neighbor. Campbell looks like
man who might suggest remedy of that
nature. He gives the idea of a man whose
ablutlonS are not ot ever-recurring fire.
quency. Nevertheless, it is said that there
are a good many things in his head that
other mortalS have not dreamed of in their
philosophy. He studied medicine years ago
but has not practiced.
'Toads will cure it" was the constant re-
frain of Mr. Campbell, who called often on
his neighbor. Finally Mr. GLADDEN., who
resented the theory at first was prevailed
upon to try it. He thought it would not
Kill him, at any rate, and the cancer was
| sure to do that in time. So the neighbor
| hood was secured for Uoads. The neighbors
We're called into service. They captured
them by the dozen Big fat fellows were
at premium. When they had a large
number of them penned up operations COM
| menced. This is the way it was done: The
legs of the toad were secured, to prevent
scratching, and he was laid on the centre of
the sore. The operation was painful. The
sufferer could feel every breath. The toads
lived for several hours. The first dozen who
were applied liyed perhaps for five hours.
| When they had absorbed certain quantity
of the poison they would cease to breathe
| This process went on for several days, until
| over twenty toads were usea. The last one
was not visibiy affected.
The neighbors watched the case with
| great interest, and it was a constant theme
of conversation in the vicinity. Many will
bear witness TO the efficacy of the remedy
and the truth of the facts above stated As
for Mr.. Campbell, he shuffles about in great
glee and will talk by the hour to any one
who will hear him descant upon the case.
| Mr.. GLADDEN. was seen yesterday upon his
wagon, looking apparently well He is a
| man 80 years of age, and, while he has al
| ways been a hard worker, has been a man
of good habits. The first appearance of the
| cancer was twenty-five years ago, but it did
not develop until within a few years 1t
now seems entirely cured, and Mr. GLADDEN.
bids fair to enjoy many years. For the
| present, however, there is a scarcity of
toads in the vicinity of South Main street,
New Britain.